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| Criterion |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Product Discovery Test Card |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | The Test Card turns a critical assumption into a testable claim and specifies in advance which result counts as success. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-75 min | 1-2 h | 20-35 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-12 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Test Card with a pre-set threshold |
Tagsno overlap | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryHypothesis |
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